fuel gauge voltage regulator

[prosantos]

looking for fuel gauge voltage regulator!!!!
anyone knows where or how to get one at a reasonable price.

[GaRoadsterRookie]

I ended up making my own. It turned out to be a good little project but very easy for someone that is comfortable with soldering electronics. It was a cheaper than the new ones. You can buy most of the parts at Radio Shack. I can provide more details if you are interested.

[prosantos]

Yes, I am very handy, please send details.

[Skyman]

Maybe you could post it here for us all to check out?

[dbrick]

I found this a few years ago, appears to be the same part, but no specs. Good chance it would work.

If one of you guys wants to make a few of those regulators, they would probably be bought by people here.

http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw- ... -113957099

[GaRoadsterRookie]

Here is the URL link that got me started: http://www.datsun2000.com/tech/dash_regulator/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I closely followed the instructions on this page: http://www.alpharubicon.com/elect/build ... nytoyz.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I purchased the regulator and capacitors from Mouser but later determined that I could have bought all of them at Radio Shack. The only thing that they didn't carry was a case that I felt was appropriate. I will attach some pictures.

[GaRoadsterRookie]

Here are some pictures from my regulator project. It is not too pretty but it works.

[Linda]

Could you fit all that into an old VR case? Then it would look stock.

Linda

[Pokerman]

I have some used ones. Pm me if interested

[GaRoadsterRookie]

I think that it could fit into the old VR case with a little creative electrical design. The challenge was grounding it through the VR case and then ensuring that everything remained in place with the normal operating conditions of a car. I think they would recommend "potting" it. I think that is the right term. Basically it means filling the case with an epoxy-like material that does not conduct electricity. The potting material is not cheap for small quantities. Just my research and thoughts.

[Pokerman]

Certain types of Silicone would do the same They are non conductive when dried , be sure to use correct types as regular silicone will "eat " copper and brass when wet and cause and open circuit

[Linda]

A 510 regulator works if you can find one
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... +regulator" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Linda

[Skyman]

A 510 regulator works if you can find one
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... +regulator" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Linda

I tried one of the 510 ones. I got very erratic readings. I have it in my spare parts kit for road emergencies.

[GaRoadsterRookie]

The other consideration that I forgot to mention is that the potting matereial needs to be able to withstand high temperatures. The little modulator heats up a good bit. I have forgotten the normal operating temp range.

[spl310]

I have a late one in the garage...